California whitewater, Willow Creek

The starting location is a reasonable drive from Madera, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you wonít get lost. This stretch of Willow Creek in Madera County is 3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V section. The average California whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are

not easy. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Greys Mt. Campground to Chilkoot Campground section is one of them. This is a short paddling stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and

over. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The natural beauty of Madera County and the water flowing gracefully down Willow Creek will make you feel great. There's camping available near Willow Creek. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you donít have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Whitewater paddling here

in the Central Sierra Nevada is a great experience. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places.

Briefly about the general area: Take a hike on the Chilnualna
Fall Trail, and don't miss out on a trip to Yosemite National Park since you're here. If you want a great time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Central Sierra Nevada. While you're here at Willow Creek you will
meet lots of people from close by Wishon. At Willow Creek all through the long summer days highs are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's.